symbolic encaustic relic.Claudia sent me stamps from Austria some time back,and I cut Mary & the babe from one of them with small surgical scissors. I often feel like I'm operating on my pieces. I use stick pins and small tweezers too. ha!

On the miniature hutch.

The hutch compared to books.

I think the tiny hutch is becoming a tiny shrine. :)A blessed week to all of you!

Sunday, February 16, 2014

1900 New Testament - Encaustic Collage Cover"... and I will open, Lord."

The simplest definition of encaustic is a painting made of beeswax.

But there are many complex parts to that....

And that is the start of my presentation next week.
I think I'm overthinking it....? ha!

Couldn't they just come and watch my madness?
That would be too much fun.

I'm still not prepared. But this weekend,
I managed to create many intimate encaustic pieces.
Very satisfying to me. I played with
magic and curiosity in my studio and
I would call that success. :)

'Il Viaggio' (encaustic collage on panel)

American friend...

The trip to Italy last March inspired this little diptych.
I finally found the perfect American friend for the Italian girl
this weekend! Everything was finished last year,,,, except her.
'Il Viaggio' [the voyage] is finally complete.. sigh.

Prairie Hill Studio

Hello, thank you for visiting. My name is Sandra and I happily live in Medicine Park, Oklahoma, right by the magnificent Wichita Mountains. My studio is located on second floor of the house which overlooks 'my' beloved Prairie Hill. I'm grateful to be surrounded by nature and I especially gather inspiration from the flowers, birds and skies. Currently, I'm focusing on watercolor and oil painting the native wildflowers. Oh, the occasional skulls that I find around the hill are included as well.